The Trestle Board. Bob Evans Community Fund Raiser

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1 The Trestle Board A Publica tion of the C hillicothe Mas onic Bodies July and August All Masonic Bodies will be dark during the months of July and August but that in no way means that nothing is going on in the fraternity. Companions from Council #4 R. & S.M. who are interested in obtaining their Super Excellent Master Degree may journey to the Portsmouth Masonic Temple for the conferral of this degree on Monday, July 13, This degree is required before any companion may be installed into office. Companions must have received the Royal Master degree to participate. The Seventh Masonic District Association s District Bingo will be held Sunday, July 5th and Sunday August, 2nd in Building #9 on the grounds of the Veterans Administration Hospital on State Route 104. The Lodges responsible for hosting the July Bingo: Nauvoo Lodge #769 Worshipful Brother Ronald A. Newman, Worshipful Master; Rome Lodge #535 Worshipful Brother William E. Koeppe, Worshipful Master; Western Sun Lodge #91 Worshipful Brother Mark A. White, Worshipful Master; Winchester Lodge #236 Worshipful Brother Charles L. Ziner, Worshipful Master. August Bingo: Highland Lodge #38 Worshipful Brother Anthony D. Gully, Worshipful Master; Leesburg Lodge #78 Worshipful Brother Charles A. Georges, Worshipful Master; Lynchburg Lodge #178 Worshipful Brother Trigg E. Pendleton, Worshipful Master; West Union Lodge #43 Kristofer D. Blanton, Worshipful Master. If you have any questions call W.B. William Bennett at Bob Evans Community Fund Raiser Eat at your favorite Bob Evans Restaurant on July 2nd and 15% of your check will be contributed to The Grand Council of Royal and Select Masons Diabetic Kids Camperships Program. See page 8 for your flyer which, when presented for payment at the time of check out, will benefit this worthwhile charity. Right Illustrious Companion Matthew Schetter, Grand Steward of the Grand Council of Ohio and the 6th Arch Inspector is promoting a Diabetic Kids Camp in the Sixth Cryptic Arch to be located in southern Ohio. Volume 13, Issue 6 June 2015 Inside this issue: Calendar 2 Top Scholars Banquet 3 Annual Fish Fry 4 7th District All Degree Day 4 Chapter Elections 5 Council Elections 5 Commandery Awards 5 We Remember 6 Allied Masonic Degrees 6 Meeting Scottish Rite Valley of Columbus Award 7 Coming Events 7 Bob Evans & Diabetic Kids Camperships Neil A. Zizelman, W.M. Roger R. Jones, H.P. James L. Stevens. I.M. 8 Michael L. Hines, E.C. William Bennett, Editor Stephen J. Steele, Past Master, Bldg Mgr.

2 Page 2 The Trestle Board June 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 7 Council for Templar Advancement Athens 2:30 pm 1 2 Scioto Lodge 8 9 7:30 p.m. Chapter #4 R.A.M. 7:30 p.m Council #4 R & S.M. 7:30 p.m Chapter #419 Order of Eastern Star 7:30 pm Pre-Day For Fish/Tenderloin Fry Contact Michael L. Hines 5 Annual Fish/Tenderloin Fry Yoctangee Park 11:00 6: Scioto Lodge 7:30 p.m. 6 Arch Reunion & Awards McArthur Cookout 12:00 pm Commandery #8 K.T. 7:30 24 Chapter #419 Order of Eastern Star 7:30 pm 25 Ross County Shrine Club 6 p.m Allied Masonic Degree Mtg. Moyer s Restaurant 6:00 pm 30

3 Volume 13, Issue 6 Power Failure Can t Dim Stars at Scholars Banquet Page 3 W.B. Michael A. Ash, Recipient Jared D. Mitten W.M. Neil A. Zizelman It was a night to remember not only because of the good food and fellowship of the Scioto Lodge s 26th Annual Top Scholars Banquet, but because of the stars of the event, the top scholars of the Class of 2015 from area high schools. When I was your age, said Worshipful Master Neil A. Zizelman, my grandfather told me I would remember this time as the best days of my life. I m telling you the same thing now. Zizelman expressed wonder at the accomplishments listed on the 35 applications the lodge received for the three $1,000 scholarships awarded at the May 11th banquet. Two of the awards were presented to graduates who have a father or grandfather in Scioto Lodge #6. The lodge has awarded $30,000 to high school seniors since the inception of the program. Zizelman reminded everyone that the scholarship program is funded by the Lodge s Annual Fish & Tenderloin Fry which this year is scheduled for June 5th at the Lion s Club Shelter in Yoctangee Park. The scholars took turns at the podium, introducing themselves and explaining which high schools they were from and which universities they would be attending and which majors they would pursue. Two young men were headed to military academies, one to West Point and the other to Annapolis. The lodge played host to a crowd of nearly 70 guests, including the grads, parents, guidance counselors and principals of local high schools. Even though the weather was unseasonably warm, the group dined in air-conditioned comfort because of recent improvements in the Moll Dining Room. They enjoyed a dinner of seasoned chicken breasts, baconwrapped green beans and rice pilaf with appetizers of fresh shrimp, lobster crostini, deli wraps and fresh fruit. Dessert was crème brulee, a rich custard topped with caramelized sugar. All the food was prepared by volunteers under the supervision of Lodge Secretary Bill Bennett. Bad weather caused a power outage at the tail-end of the banquet which put the Masonic Temple in darkness. The lodge regrets any inconvenience experienced by members of guests who had to use the stairs to exit the building. Tom Castor W.B. Michael A. Ash, Recipient Abby Perry W.M. Neil A. Zizelman W.B. Michael A. Ash, Recipient Evan McDonald W.M. Neil A. Zizelman

4 Page 4 Scioto Lodge #6 has scheduled its annual Fish & Tenderloin Fry for Friday, June 5, 2015, at the Lion s Shelter in Yoctangee Park. Brother Michael Hines is the chairman of this year s event and he reminds Brethren that this event is a fund raiser for our annual scholarship awards to top scholars in the area. The hours for the event will be 11 a.m. 6 p.m. The cost is $8 per dinner and $4 per sandwich with soft drinks and bottled water available for purchase at $1 each. Two tickets have been mailed to each lodge member and Brother Hines also called for volunteers for both the day of the Fish Fry and a preparation day on Thursday, June 4th. Photos on this page are from the same event last year when we made enough of a profit to award three, $1,000 scholarships this year. (See Page 3) The Trestle Board Annual Fish Fry Fund-Raiser Slated for June 5th Brethren, Seventh Masonic District All Degree Day The Seventh Masonic District has been granted a dispensation to conduct an All Degree Day to confer the three degrees of Masonry upon all candidates. Lodges are granted permission to hold a special meeting to vote on Petitioners presenting petitions. We are still required to conduct the usual investigation which must comply with our usual procedure. The event is scheduled on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at the Hillsboro Masonic Temple 136 North High Street in Hillsboro, Ohio. Check in and registration will begin at 7:30 am and Degree work will begin promptly at 8:30 am. Business attire is required i.e. Suits and tie or sport coat and slacks. Everyone will be required to present their current dues card at the time of registration. The Entered Apprentice and Fellow Craft Degrees will be conferred with a 45 minutes lunch break to follow. The conferral of the Master Mason Degree will close out the day s events. Lunch cost is $10.00 per person. Lodges are requested to submit a check to cover the cost of lunches for Candidates and Mentors. Scioto Lodge #6 will provide each candidate with a Bible, an apron and other required supplies. Preregistration deadline is Thursday, July 16, 2015.

5 Volume 13, Issue 6 Page 5 Chapter R.A.M. #4 Elects Officers Chapter R.A.M. #4 elected officers for the coming ceremonial year during its stated meeting May 12th. Installation is scheduled for June 9th. James L. Stevens will serve as High Priest, Stephen J. Steele will be the King and Howard E. Leach, Scribe. Michael L. Hines will take the position of Captain of the Host. Alvin E. DePugh will serve as Principal Sojourner and Roger R. Jones will be Royal Arch Captain. The veils will see some new blood among the chapter officers: Thomas R. Castor will be Master of the Third Veil, Joseph E. Clarke, Master of the Second, and Frank W. Penwell, Master of the First Veil. Other officers are Ronnie L. Ford, Guard; Robert S. Jones, Education Officer; Ralph W. Cyrus, Chaplain; John R. Ashton, Treasurer, and William Bennett, Secretary. Council #4 R. & S.M. Elects Officers Council #4 R. & S.M. elected its line of officers at their stated Assembly Tuesday, May 19, Installation ceremonies will be held Tuesday, June 16, Elected to serve Council for the Cryptic Year were: Illustrious Master Deputy Master Principle Conductor of the Work Treasurer Recorder Conductor of Council Captain of the Guard Steward Sentinel Chaplain Companion Michael L. Hines Companion Stephen J. Steele Companion Howard Leach I.C. John R. Ashton Companion William Bennett Companion Tim Kraftefer I.C. Robert S. Jones Companion Leonard Tackett Companion Neil A. Zizelman I.C. Ralph W. Cyrus Commandery #8 K.T. Commandery #8 K.T. will hold its election of officers at the stated Conclave Tuesday, June 23, 2015 with the installation of officers at the stated Conclave September 22, Sir Knight Lloyd D. Trego receives 50 year Service pin from Inspection Officer Timothy O. Ralston Eminent Commander Michael L. Hines receives Inspection certificate from Inspecting Officer Timothy O. Ralston

6 Page 6 The Trestle Board We Remember Brother Donald Samuel Skinner Sr. Brother Skinner was born May 23, He affiliated with of Scioto Lodge #6 November 7, His Masonic History He received his degrees in Bainbridge Lodge #196 where he was Initiated an Entered Apprentice on April 17, Passed to the Fellow Craft Degree March 1, 1979 and Raised in Bainbridge Lodge #196 March 31, He was called by the Supreme Architect of the Universe April 21, Brother Charles Richard Lones Brother Lones was born October 13, His Masonic History He received his Masonic Degrees in Scioto Lodge #6 being Initiated an Entered Apprentice January 11, He was Passed to Fellow Craft Degree February 17, 1986 and Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason March 20, He was called by the Supreme Architect of the Universe May 10, 2015 Brother Steven Lynn Morgan Brother Morgan was born December 22, His Masonic History He received his Masonic Degrees in Scioto Lodge #6. He was Initiated an Entered Apprentice January 4, His Fellow Craft Degree was conferred January 18, 1996 and was Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason February 18, He was called by the Supreme Architect of the Universe May 11, 2015 Brother David Edgar Sparks Brother Sparks was born January 12, His Masonic History He was Initiated an Entered Apprentice in Scioto Lodge #6 March 19, He was Passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft April 23, 1962 and Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason May 12, The Supreme Architect of the Universe summoned him to that house not made with hands May 12, Allied Masonic Degree Meeting at Moyer Vineyard Winery & Restaurant The Allied Masonic Degree Brethren will meet Monday, June 29, 2015 at the Moyer Vineyard and Winery Restaurant at 3859 U.S. Route #52 near Manchester, Ohio. Restaurant features an array of wines to compliment it menu. Ken Moyer and is wife Mary visited many states looking for just the place to start a winery. They settled on the Ohio River near the Village of Manchester in 1972 and purchased the land that today produces the grapes for Moyer Wines. The rustic building on the property has an interesting history. Built in 1926 it first served as a Restaurant and dance hall named " The River By " featuring nickelodeon music, square dancing and bootleg beer during prohibition. Around 1935 amateur boxers, including Ezzard Charles fought in the barn like structure beside the restaurant. The flood of the Ohio River in 1937 put 6 feet of mud in the present dining room. In the late 40's it became a private gambling club called " The Top Hat " and in the 50's and 60's it was used as a truck stop. Ken and Mary opened Moyer's in The initial menu included wine tasting, French bread, bean soup and cheese. Over the next 26 years Mary and Ken expanded the menu and the wine list. With the addition of the deck, diners can enjoy the river traffic of barges, pleasure boats and the occasional paddle wheeler passing by. In1999 Ken and Mary sold Moyer Vineyards to a group of friends dedicated to maintaining the quality, tradition and reputation Moyer's has enjoyed for many years. While dining at Moyer's one can see the vineyards to the north and south of the restaurant. The plantings include the Vidal Blanc grapes pressed for Moyer wine wines and the DeChaunac and Chambourcin grapes blended for Moyer red wines. Moyer wines are produced and bottled in the modern winery below the restaurant. Harvested grapes are pressed on the day picked to insure freshness. The wine making process includes grape de-stemming and crushing by modern Italian equipment, pressing in French presses, and fermentation in stainless steal tanks for two to six weeks prior to aging.

7 Volume 13, Issue 6 Page 7 Pike Prosecutor Honored by Scottish Rite Ross and Pike County of the Scottish Rite Valley of Columbus, the Brethren, Directors and Ambassadors, and the Lodges of Ross and Pike County have chosen Pike County Prosecutor and Worshipful Brother Rob Junk as the recipient of the Community Service Award for This individual is a family man, active in his community and works hard each day in support of the laws of the county, state and country. He is very active in the Masonic Fraternity. Brother Junk was born in Ross County to Brother Charles R. and Donna Junk. He graduate from Adena High School, received his Bachelors of Science Degree from Case Western Reserve and his Law Degree from Cincinnati Law School. He and his wife Lisa of 21 years have a daughter Abby who is 9 years old and as a supportive father he is active in seeing his daughter s successful participation in soccer, softball and competition cheerleading. His professional career has been primarily that of prosecuting attorney for Pike County for 18 years. He previously served as the assistant prosecuting attorney for three and a half years. He is a member of Frankfort Lodge #309 and served as Worshipful Master for four years. He is a plural member with Orient Lodge #321 in Waverly where he served as Worshipful Master for two years. He is currently the Lodge Education Officer. A member of Waverly Eastern Star Chapter #99, Aladdin Shrine, Pike County Shrine Club and Scottish Rite Valley of Columbus. Worshipful Brother Junk was honored with the Community Service Award by Scottish Rite Valley of Columbus. He was presented with a plaque for his many years of community service during the Annual Ross/Pike County Dinner for the Scottish Rite April 15th. The dinner was well-attended and featured prime rib as the main course. Robert Junk is presented Community Service Award by Robert K. Brown and William E. Landrum, Director of Scottish Rite Valley of Columbus County Director for Ross and Pike County. Friday, June 5th Fish Fry and Tenderloin Brother Kyle Michael Hines will be chairing the 2015 annul event in Yoctangee Park at the Lions Shelter. Preparation for this will be Thursday, May 4, Bread will be prepackaged in the kitchen, loading equipment and supplies for moving to the park. A sign up sheet will be on the registration table in the anteroom near the Blue Room. Brother Hines may be contacted by calling Sunday June 7th Fourth Division Grand Commandery Annual Council for Templar Advancement Meeting in Athens, Ohio 2:30 pm. Tuesday, June 25th Commandery #8 election of officers for the year. Eminent Commander Sir Knight Michael L. Hines welcomes all Sir Knight to attend and perhaps consider participating. If you are interested in serving in the line or perhaps another position contact Sir Knight Hines at Sunday, July 5th Sunday, August 2nd 7th District Bingo 1:00 pm Building #9 on the Campus of the Veterans Administration Hospital. Host Lodges Nauvoo Lodge #769 Rome Lodge #535 Western Sun Lodge #91 Winchester Lodge #236.

8 A Publication o f the Ma sonic Bodies 57 East Main Street Phone: Fax: cmb@chillicothemasons.ort U.S. Postage PAID PRSTD STD, OH Permit #47 Address Service Requested Bob Evans Community Fundraiser Flyer Bob Evans Community Fund Raiser Dine to make a difference Diabetic Kids Fund Grand Council of Ohio Thursday, July 2, 2015 Open to Close Valid on Dine In or Carry Out Bob Evans will donate 15% if sales When you present this flyer* to Bob Evans Any Bob Evans restaurant in the state of Ohio *Flyer must be presented at time of check out. #416 Dear Companion, Fundraising is a vital part of our commitment to the Grand Council Benevolent Fund. Bob Evans Restaurants will help us do this by participating in the Bob Evans Community Fund Raising Day. This will take place July 2, 2015 at every Bob Evans restaurant in Ohio. Just visit a Bob Evans restaurant and present the coupon from this link when you pay for your meal. Bob Evans will donate 15% of the amount of your food bill to the Grand Council Benevolent Fund. Grand Council of Royal and Select Masons Diabetic Kids Camps of Ohio locations: Columbus (3 Camps) Camp Mamwi Camp CODA Camp Stepping Stone Day Camp Cleveland (1Camps) Camp Ho Mita Koda Cincinnati (2 Camps) Camp Tokumto Camp Kamp Korelite Dayton (1 Camp) Camp Ko-Man-She Maumee (2 Camps) Camp DYS Big Shot Resident Camp DYS Little Shot Day Camp